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Factors Influencing Domestic Violence in Binyiny Town Council, Kween District
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-07-30) Agnes Chelimo
Background: Domestic violence is a pervasive issue in Uganda, with severe consequences for survivors. Limited research exists on the factors influencing domestic violence in rural Uganda. Objective: To explore the factors influencing domestic violence in Binyiny Town Council, Kween District. Methods: A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted with 124 women aged 18-65 years. Data was collected through interviews and surveys. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: 65% of women experienced domestic violence, Gender roles, power imbalance, education level, employment status, monthly income, residence, and cultural social norms emerged as significant factors. Conclusion: This study highlights the complexity of domestic violence in rural areas of Uganda, Binyiny Town Council. Recommendations: Community-based interventions addressing gender roles and power dynamics, economic empowerment programs for women, support services for survivors of domestic violence, policy changes to prevent domestic violence should strictly be emphasized and implemented. Key term: Socio-economic factors, Demographics, Influence, Domestic Violence, Binyiny TC, Kween District.